Whether you're looking to make an ID or just curious about this charismatic family of birds, get to know all 22 U.S. woodpecker species with this quick primer.

Newly found engravings of animals on rock outcrops in Saudi Arabia’s Nefud desert show nomads lived there thousands of years ago.

Larry Barth’s talent and reputation as bird carver have soared during the 50-plus years since he first picked up a carving knife. He’s been dubbed a “Living ...

Vegetable gardening sometimes seems strictly utilitarian: how many tomatoes and green beans can I harvest? But I remain mindful of the wildlife and insects that also find value in my ...

Tony Davis Aug 3, 2024 Aug 3, 2024 Updated Sep 8, 2025 A small, iridescent, purple-tinged bird darted from Joe Siegrist’s just-unclasped hands, and quickly flew out of human view. “Ooh!” an onlooker ...

The fossil belongs to a juvenile of a new species, Zavacephale rinpoche, which lived about 108 million years ago.

In a remarkable discovery, scientists have unraveled the secret of the Namaqua sandgrouse, a desert bird capable of carrying water in its feathers to its chicks. Male sandgrouse fly long distances to ...

Finance Minister and Minister in the Defense Ministry Bezalel Smotrich, Yesha Council head Israel Ganz, and Maaleh Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah on Thursday morning held a press conference announcing the ...

In the middle of California’s Anza-Borrego Desert, where you’d expect nothing but sand and cacti, metal monsters lurk around every bend. Welcome to Galleta Meadows in Borrego Springs – possibly the ...

Imagine driving through the California desert, minding your own business, when suddenly you come face-to-face with a 350-foot sea serpent bursting from the sandy earth. No, you haven’t stumbled onto a ...

In the first half of 2025, India added around 3.5 GW to the wind sector – an 82% year-on-year growth – taking the total installed capacity to 51.3 GW. Even so, India’s wind power remains largely ...